Getting my 1968 20' SF back on the water

[fishing_fanatic]

As some of you may have seen from my picture post;
http://www.classicseacraft.com/forum...b=5&o=&fpart=1
I have a 1968 (maybe even a 1967) Seacraft SF. It has been in my family for nearly 35 years but hasnt been on the water for nearly 3 years due to a bad lower unit and trim/tilt.

I have been in awe of the amazing restorations I have seen on this site, no doubt my Seacraft would be a canidate for a full restoration but that isnt in the cards yet. Money is a little tight right now and I just want to get it on the water to enjoy with my family right now. Maybe in a few years I will consider a full restoration. The old girl still has a lot of life in her as-is and till it becomes neccessary, I want to use her. This site has made me appreciate and love my Seacraft all the more.

I just got the rebuilt lower unit back and it looks great. I also had plates made to reinforce the transom. I am waiting on the trim motor presntly.

Heres some new pics to share;


My rebuilt lower unit


I cleaned up the power head which runs great. I think I have about 4 different hues of Yamaha blue


The reinforcing plates for the transom


She sits waiting under her new home.


New plates soon to be here




I still have a lot of work to do and help and questions I will ask from you all so I will keep you posted.

Naturally any advise you all have now will be greatly appreciated.

Tim